The Mission of the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies
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NSCSS is posting lesson plans, book reviews significant to social studies, and editorials from our members. If you are interested in seeing your work reflected on our website please send your contributions to nebraskasocialstudiescouncil@gmail.com ================ |
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*****Please monitor the Teacher Resources page for more award applications and student competitions. The Professional Development/Travel page has information about several opportunities. Deadlines range from January-March 2019. Don't miss out on an opportunity!*****
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*****Please monitor the Teacher Resources page for more award applications and student competitions. The Professional Development/Travel page has information about several opportunities. Deadlines range from January-March 2019. Don't miss out on an opportunity!*****
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Planning for the 2019 NSCSS Annual Conference is in progress!
Please go to the Annual Conference tab above if you'd like to reserve an exhibitor table or register to attend.
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Planning for the 2019 NSCSS Annual Conference is in progress!
Please go to the Annual Conference tab above if you'd like to reserve an exhibitor table or register to attend.
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The History Teacher of the Year Award highlights the crucial importance of history education by honoring outstanding American history teachers from elementary school through high school. The award honors one exceptional K-12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools, and U.S. Territories.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2019 award. Any full-time educator teaching American history as an individual subject or through social studies, reading, language arts, or other subjects in grades K-12 may be nominated.
The nominated teacher must have at least three years of classroom teaching experience and must be planning to teach for at least one year following the award year. Past state and national winners and self-nominations are not eligible.
Check the Archives page to read about Nebraska's 2018 History Teacher of the Year!
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NCSS International Assembly
2019 Annual Meeting
Invitation for Proposals
Austin, Texas
Friday, November 22, 2019
The International Assembly [IA] is a forum within the NCSS for discussion of the international dimensions of the social studies. The IA is inviting social studies teachers, educators, and scholars to participate in its roundtable sessions in Austin, TX, on Friday, November 22, 2019. Four types of proposals are welcomed for submission:
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2019 Annual Meeting
Invitation for Proposals
Austin, Texas
Friday, November 22, 2019
The International Assembly [IA] is a forum within the NCSS for discussion of the international dimensions of the social studies. The IA is inviting social studies teachers, educators, and scholars to participate in its roundtable sessions in Austin, TX, on Friday, November 22, 2019. Four types of proposals are welcomed for submission:
- Lesson plan on a global topic (K-College)
- Practice oriented presentations on a global topic;
- Recently completed research on a global topic or in an international context;
- Works in progress on a global topic or social studies in an international context.
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Complimentary tickets to the Father Patrick Desbois keynote are now available here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-father-patrick-desbois-tickets-56283763251
Father Patrick Desbois is the founder of Yahad-In Unum (“Together in One”), an organization dedicated to collecting eyewitness testimonies and documenting sites of mass crimes committed against Jews and Roma by Nazi Germany and their collaborators during the Second World War. He is also the founder of "Action Yazidis," an organization that collects the testimony of survivors to document and offer evidence of every step of the Yazidi genocide.
During his presentation, Father Desbois will discuss his research with Yahad-In Unum and his recent work investigating ISIS for their genocide of Yazidis in Iraq. He will also speak about the rapid growth of anti-Semitic rhetoric and organized violence throughout the world, as well as offer his counsel to those seeking to resist it. His books will be available for sale and he will sign copies following his discussion.
Father Desbois has received numerous accolades for his ground-breaking work on the Holocaust, including the Legion of Honor, the highest French order of merit; the Humanitarian Award from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the 2017 Lantos Human Rights Prize. The work of Yahad-In Unum has been lauded by world leaders including Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron. Father Desbois has been featured twice on the television program 60 Minutes.
He is the author of The Holocaust by Bullets: A Priest’s Journey to Uncover the Truth Behind the Murder of 1.5 Million Jews, winner of the 2008 National Jewish Book Award. His recent book, In Broad Daylight: The Secret Procedures Behind the Holocaust by Bullets, reveals the untold story of how the murder of more than two million Jews was carried out. In 2015 he launched “Action Yazidis,” an initiative that collects evidence on the Yazidi genocide committed by ISIS and documented in his most recent book, The Terrorist Factory: ISIS, The Yazidi Genocide and Exporting Terrorism.
We hope to see you there! Please feel free to share this information with anyone who you think might be interested.
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-father-patrick-desbois-tickets-56283763251
Father Patrick Desbois is the founder of Yahad-In Unum (“Together in One”), an organization dedicated to collecting eyewitness testimonies and documenting sites of mass crimes committed against Jews and Roma by Nazi Germany and their collaborators during the Second World War. He is also the founder of "Action Yazidis," an organization that collects the testimony of survivors to document and offer evidence of every step of the Yazidi genocide.
During his presentation, Father Desbois will discuss his research with Yahad-In Unum and his recent work investigating ISIS for their genocide of Yazidis in Iraq. He will also speak about the rapid growth of anti-Semitic rhetoric and organized violence throughout the world, as well as offer his counsel to those seeking to resist it. His books will be available for sale and he will sign copies following his discussion.
Father Desbois has received numerous accolades for his ground-breaking work on the Holocaust, including the Legion of Honor, the highest French order of merit; the Humanitarian Award from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the 2017 Lantos Human Rights Prize. The work of Yahad-In Unum has been lauded by world leaders including Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron. Father Desbois has been featured twice on the television program 60 Minutes.
He is the author of The Holocaust by Bullets: A Priest’s Journey to Uncover the Truth Behind the Murder of 1.5 Million Jews, winner of the 2008 National Jewish Book Award. His recent book, In Broad Daylight: The Secret Procedures Behind the Holocaust by Bullets, reveals the untold story of how the murder of more than two million Jews was carried out. In 2015 he launched “Action Yazidis,” an initiative that collects evidence on the Yazidi genocide committed by ISIS and documented in his most recent book, The Terrorist Factory: ISIS, The Yazidi Genocide and Exporting Terrorism.
We hope to see you there! Please feel free to share this information with anyone who you think might be interested.
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Teachers - Help grow our profession by sharing this opportunity with high school seniors who aspire to teach!
Have a passion for teaching and a strong academic record? UNO is looking for the Fall 2019 cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy, and we encourage you to apply.
The Teacher Scholars Academy is a select group of high-achieving teacher candidates who embody leadership qualities and commitment to their communities. High school seniors are invited to apply to be a Teacher Scholar. A Teacher Scholar candidate must be an incoming freshman enrolled in a teacher preparation program for the 2019-2020 year, have demonstrated academic excellence, and show community commitment through volunteer service and extracurricular activities.
Every Teacher Scholar receives 30 credits of in-state tuition, partial room, board, books, and fees awarded each year for a total of four years. For the Fall 2019-2020 cohort, the support for each Teacher Scholar is $14,750, thanks to generous donors.
UNO’s College of Education is excited to be part of the Teacher Scholars Academy. Our Teacher Education Program specializes in preparing aspiring teachers to serve an increasingly diverse student population through supportive, hands-on practicum experiences. Our program is known for pushing beyond traditional teacher preparation curriculum.
What makes UNO’s Teacher Education Program unique?
Learn more at coe.unomaha.edu/scholars.
Have questions? Contact Teacher Education Program Chair, Dr. Sarah Edwards, at 402.554.3512 or skedwards@unomaha.edu.
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Have a passion for teaching and a strong academic record? UNO is looking for the Fall 2019 cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy, and we encourage you to apply.
The Teacher Scholars Academy is a select group of high-achieving teacher candidates who embody leadership qualities and commitment to their communities. High school seniors are invited to apply to be a Teacher Scholar. A Teacher Scholar candidate must be an incoming freshman enrolled in a teacher preparation program for the 2019-2020 year, have demonstrated academic excellence, and show community commitment through volunteer service and extracurricular activities.
Every Teacher Scholar receives 30 credits of in-state tuition, partial room, board, books, and fees awarded each year for a total of four years. For the Fall 2019-2020 cohort, the support for each Teacher Scholar is $14,750, thanks to generous donors.
UNO’s College of Education is excited to be part of the Teacher Scholars Academy. Our Teacher Education Program specializes in preparing aspiring teachers to serve an increasingly diverse student population through supportive, hands-on practicum experiences. Our program is known for pushing beyond traditional teacher preparation curriculum.
What makes UNO’s Teacher Education Program unique?
- Supports teacher development through a 5-semester practicum experience featuring structured time in Omaha-area classrooms to practice teaching skills.
- Promotes a nurturing environment through a coaching-style support system.
- Encourages leadership development through a variety of student organization options.
- Provides opportunities to conduct research under the guidance of award-winning faculty.
- Offers global study experiences integrated into coursework.
- Includes designated courses for Teacher Scholars to encourage professional growth.
- Features unique community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities through coursework, student organizations, and service learning projects.
Learn more at coe.unomaha.edu/scholars.
Have questions? Contact Teacher Education Program Chair, Dr. Sarah Edwards, at 402.554.3512 or skedwards@unomaha.edu.
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Who represents you on the Nebraska State Board of Education?
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.
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Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt content area standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years. Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the leadership of the Nebraska Department of Education, the process to revise the Nebraska Social Studies Standards will begin this fall. The current social studies standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in 2012 and are located here: 2012 Nebraska Social Studies Standards.
Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt content area standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years. Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the leadership of the Nebraska Department of Education, the process to revise the Nebraska Social Studies Standards will begin this fall. The current social studies standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in 2012 and are located here: 2012 Nebraska Social Studies Standards.
A webpage has been established as part of the process to revise Nebraska’s Social Studies Standards. The webpage includes information regarding the process (updates to State Board, writing team, etc.), and it will include working drafts of the revised standards as they become available. The webpage is located at:
https://www.education.ne.gov/socialstudies/social-studies-standards-revision/
Please monitor the page from time-to-time for information regarding this process and contact Harris Payne (harris.payne@nebraska.gov) with input.
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*****Go to the Annual Conference (Awards) page and the Archives to see some of Nebraska's outstanding social studies educators!*****
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